After discussing the terms, the atmosphere became even better.
Machida Sonoko couldn't help but ask about the content of the work.
"Twilight Sky-sensei, which female lead do you like the most? Who will the male lead ultimately choose?"
Even though she knew spoilers would diminish the anticipation, she couldn't resist asking.
Lin Mu-san's mouth twitched.
This question was no different from asking about his kinks.
After all, he was the author, so who the male lead chose depended entirely on how he wrote it.
In response, Lin Mu-san smiled and asked her back.
"Machida-san, why must the male protagonist make a choice?"
Machida Sonoko's answer was also insightful.
"Because love is selfish. Although I imagine the male lead will eventually choose one female lead to achieve a happy ending, leaving the others as 'defeated dogs,' people always have to make choices."
"The male and female leads in your book will definitely graduate from high school, then go to university, and finally, it will be the moment of decision."
What Machida Sonoko said was not wrong.
From a realistic perspective, that's indeed how it is.
But… this is a light novel!
Readers come to read to relax; if they can gain some heartfelt resonance from reading, they'll definitely be more willing to pay.
Therefore, Lin Mu-san calmly replied to her:
"Why can't he have them all?"
"Huh?"
Machida Sonoko's eyes widened, and she stared at him blankly.
She couldn't help but swallow.
"Are you suggesting a harem ending? For the male lead to be a scumbag?"
I didn't expect you to be like this, Twilight Sky-sensei!
Lin Mu-san waved his hand, quickly explaining: "I mean an open ending, let the readers guess."
"Anyway, whoever they like, they can believe the protagonist will choose them. It's best if they argue about it; that way, I can quickly gain popularity and establish the work's reputation."
It was originally a stock-picking novel, so he couldn't be like him, the devil, and have them all.
So, an open ending was the only option, letting the readers guess.
Machida Sonoko was speechless when she heard his words.
"How do I feel that, besides not being familiar with the process, you're more like an editor than I am? You have so many tricks up your sleeve. If you came to my company's publicity department after graduation, I would definitely hire you!"
"Well, never mind, as long as you know what you're doing. Anyway, hurry up and write, I want to see the rest!"
Machida Sonoko said, then started to press him for the manuscript right in front of him.
Lin Mu-san was also speechless.
"I told you I can't write all the time, I'm not a machine!"
Machida Sonoko couldn't help but laugh, "Haha, I'm just kidding! Isn't this just to express how much I value your work?"
Lin Mu-san rolled his eyes, "But how do I feel, Machida-san, that your idea of locking me in a dark room to write non-stop is real?"
"Ahem, how could that be? I'm just fulfilling my duties as an editor. What editor doesn't press for manuscripts?"
As the conversation continued, Machida Sonoko and Lin Mu-san gradually became more familiar and relaxed with each other.
"Lin Mu-san, you're a high school student? And you attend Hakou Academy?"
Machida Sonoko's expression was quite peculiar when she learned this news.
"Yes, why? "
Lin Mu-san didn't understand why she was so surprised.
"Ahem, well, do you know Kasumigaoka Utaha? She's quite famous at your school too."
"No, I don't. Actually, I was hit by a car on the first day of school and missed the opening ceremony. I was just discharged from the hospital a few days ago, so I don't know any famous people at school."
"Why, is this Kasumigaoka very famous?"
Lin Mu-san feigned confusion as he looked at Machida Sonoko.
Machida Sonoko's lips curved, "She is indeed very famous, and you'll probably feel a sense of familiarity with her. She's also a light novel author under my charge, you know. I think you two will definitely meet eventually."
I wonder what Little Utaha will think when she sees a boy write her image into a book and create a work even better than love metronome?
Just thinking about it makes me excited.
Lin Mu-san's novel is practically the second volume of love metronome, or rather, an upgraded version!
"Alright, Lin Mu-san, I won't disturb your creative process anymore. I also need to go back and prepare to promote your work. We'll see each other again."
"Okay, goodbye, Sonoko-san."
Machida Sonoko quickly left, exchanging private contact information with him before she did.
Lin Mu-san finished his coffee and admired the maid's long, fair legs in the cafe before leaving.
Before leaving, he actually found a slip of paper with a phone number written on it in his pocket.
Lin Mu-san couldn't help but smile wryly.
My irresistible charm, indeed.
It seemed the maid also thought he was handsome, so she secretly slipped her phone number into his pocket.
No, he had to destroy the evidence.
If Little Angel Mahiru saw it, she would definitely think he was flirting with other girls.
After leaving the cafe, Lin Mu-san headed straight for the convenience store where he worked yesterday.
The manager was Saionji Odoriko, which made him uneasy.
Saionji Odoriko's real name was Yoko Inou.
Her father's name was Zekyoshi Itaru, who was the final boss in the anime School Days.
He was a very reckless man, or rather, a scumbag. Various female protagonists in the School Days world had direct or indirect relationships with him, and many were even his descendants.
In short, it was incredibly chaotic; he was practically the embodiment of evil.
Lin Mu-san was a demon; how could he allow someone more evil than himself to exist and threaten the safety of girls?
Therefore, this guy must be dealt with.